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British and American troops stacking dynamite on the Nijmege
Photograph showing British and American troops stacking dynamite charges against the railing of Nijmegen Bridge, September 1944. As the Allied army advanced towards Nijmegen, the German general defending the town put 10, 000 lbs of explosives on the bridge, to blow it up if the Allies managed to overcome his men. In the event, the Germans were unable to destroy the bridge; hence this photograph of the British and American troops collecting all the dynamite and moving it elsewhere. On 17th September 1944 Operation Market Garden was put into action; a bold plan devised by Field-Marshal Montgomery to drop thousands of airborne troops into Holland to capture an invasion route into Germany. The British First Airborne, American 81st and 101st Divisions took part in the plan, which was ultimately unsuccessful
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101st 1944 81st Action Advanced Airborne Allied Allies Blow Bold Capture Charges Collecting Defending Destroy Devised Divisions Drop Dynamite Explosives Germans Holland Invasion Managed Marshal Montgomery Moving Nijmegen Operation Overcome Plan Railing Route Stacking Thousands Ultimately Unable Unsuccessful
14"x11" Photo Print
Experience history come to life with our exclusive Media Storehouse Photographic Prints featuring "British and American troops stacking dynamite on the Nijmegen Bridge," an iconic image from September 1944. This evocative Rights Managed print from Mary Evans Prints Online captures the intensity and determination of Allied soldiers as they prepare for a pivotal moment in the Battle of the Bulge. Bring this piece of World War II history into your home or office and relive the stories of courage and resilience. Order your Media Storehouse Photographic Print today.
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Estimated Product Size is 35.5cm x 27.9cm (14" x 11")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative photograph, British and American troops are seen meticulously stacking 10,000 lbs of dynamite charges against the railing of the Nijmegen Bridge in September 1944. The bridge, a crucial strategic point in the Allied advance towards Nijmegen during Operation Market Garden, had been fortified by the German general defending the town with explosives, with the intention of detonating it if the Allies managed to overcome his men. However, the Germans were unable to destroy the bridge, leaving the Allied army to collect and move the dynamite elsewhere. Operation Market Garden was a bold plan devised by Field-Marshal Montgomery to drop thousands of airborne troops into Holland to capture an invasion route into Germany. The British First Airborne, American 81st and 101st Divisions took part in the daring operation on the 17th of September 1944. The mission, ultimately unsuccessful, was a significant turning point in the European theatre of World War II. The Allied army had advanced towards the town, determined to overcome the German resistance and secure the bridge. The photograph shows the British and American troops carefully handling the explosives, a testament to their determination and resourcefulness in the face of adversity. The image is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by the soldiers during this pivotal moment in history. The Nijmegen Bridge, which stands in the background, remains an enduring symbol of the resilience and tenacity of the Allied forces during the Second World War. This photograph, taken on the 7th of September 1944, is an important historical document that offers a glimpse into the events leading up to the Battle of Nijmegen. It is a powerful reminder of the bravery and determination of the soldiers who fought to secure a route into Germany and ultimately bring an end to the war in Europe.
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